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State: MI Total alerts: 20 Updated: Feb 17, 2026 7:18am EST

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Iosco; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 7:10AM EST until February 17 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Montcalm; Gratiot; Ionia; Clinton; Eaton; Ingham
Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 4:40AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Patches of dense fog are expected this morning in Mid Michigan, including the greater Lansing region. If traveling, allow for extra time to reach your destination, and slow down.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 4:03AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Areas of dense fog and freezing fog will continue to develop across portions of northern Michigan through the morning hours. Visibilities of one half mile or less have been observed in localized areas. Untreated roadways may be slick in spots due to patchy areas of freezing fog. If you encounter dense fog while traveling, use low beam headlights and increase following distance.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Osceola; Clare
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:30AM EST until February 18 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth to locally two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Clare and Osceola Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Gladwin; Arenac
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around a glaze possible. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Winter Storm Warning

Area
Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Warning

Area
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Montmorency; Alpena
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the Lake Huron shoreline. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Antrim; Otsego; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Charlevoix
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Missaukee
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Missaukee County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Kalkaska; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Antrim; Otsego; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Charlevoix
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, mainly across portions of Otsego, Oscoda, and Alcona counties. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Montmorency; Alpena
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Kalkaska; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Keweenaw; Houghton; Baraga; Marquette
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Marquette MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Marquette MI on this developing situation.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Ontonagon; Gogebic; Iron; Dickinson; Menominee; Southern Houghton
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:14AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Highest snow accumulations north of US-2, locally up to 5 inches in Ontonagon County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning

Area
Keweenaw; Houghton; Baraga; Marquette
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:14AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches and ice accumulations from a light glaze to around one tenth of an inch. Highest snow accumulations over the Keweenaw and in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, mainly over the Keweenaw. * WHERE...Baraga, Marquette, Keweenaw, and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning

Area
Alger; Luce; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Northern Schoolcraft
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:14AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alger, Delta, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Alger; Luce; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Northern Schoolcraft
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Marquette MI on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Marquette MI on this developing situation.

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Huron; Tuscola; Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 3:07AM EST until February 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous. Temperatures are also near freezing which could lead to pockets of slick road conditions.

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